September 12, 2026

The role of a Quality Analyst at Mercor

About the Role

We’re hiring Quality Analysts on a contract basis to help ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data. You’ll play a key role in reviewing outputs, flagging issues, and helping us maintain a high bar for quality across projects.

What You’ll Do

  • Review work product against defined quality standards, rubrics, and guidelines
  • Identify errors, inconsistencies, and gaps, and document them clearly
  • Provide structured, actionable feedback to contributors and stakeholders
  • Track quality metrics and surface recurring issues or trends
  • Help refine and improve quality processes, checklists, and evaluation criteria
  • Collaborate asynchronously with a distributed team across time zones

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in quality assurance, quality control, or a similar review-focused role
  • Strong attention to detail and a sharp eye for errors others miss
  • Excellent written communication and the ability to give clear, constructive feedback
  • Comfort with ambiguity and evolving standards in a fast-moving environment
  • Reliable internet connection and a quiet, focused workspace

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with data annotation, content review, or evaluation workflows
  • Experience working with distributed or remote teams
  • Background in a domain relevant to our work (e.g., technical, editorial, or analytical)

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

  • You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
  • This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
  • Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
  • Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
  • Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
  • Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.


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Experience
Minimum 3 years
Work Level
Mid-Level
Employment Type
Contract
Salary
$20-$50 per hour
Valid Until
October 12, 2026
Industry
Software Development
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded in
2023
Location
San Francisco

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